Duferco announces €10 million investment in clean hydrogen project in Sicily
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Duferco has revealed plans to embark on a project aimed at developing clean hydrogen production in Sicily, with the goal of decarbonizing production at its plant near Messina. The initiative, reported by Kallanish, is set to be executed in collaboration with Caronte and Nippon Gases Italia.
The project will involve the construction of a green hydrogen production unit with a capacity of approximately 100 tons per year. With a total investment of €10 million, including €7.5 million provided by regional authorities through the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience (PNRR), the endeavor aims to supply hydrogen not only to Duferco’s plant but also to other industrial enterprises in the Sicily region.
Powered by a 4 MW photovoltaic system and equipped with a 1 MW electrolyzer, the hydrogen plant represents a significant step towards achieving European energy transition goals outlined in RePowerEU.
Antonio Gozzi, President of Duferco, underscored the importance of the Hydrogen Valley project in Sicily, emphasizing its role in supporting local companies and strengthening the supply chain on the island.
The announcement comes amidst a broader push towards green hydrogen initiatives in Italy, with the European Commission allocating €402 million to establish a green hydrogen hub in the region of Puglia. This initiative, known as the Green Valley, aims to provide solar power generation and electrolysis capacity for hydrogen production, primarily targeted at decarbonizing steelmaking processes.
Additionally, Tenova, in collaboration with De Nora and Snam, is engaged in a project to test hybrid heating technologies for steel reheating as part of the European HyTecHeat initiative. Supported by EU funding through the Horizon Europe program, this initiative seeks to develop hydrogen-based hybrid technologies for low-carbon steel production, further contributing to efforts aimed at achieving sustainable industrial practices.
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